more power than when I was dressed in the cloth made by the hands of my faithful wife. Some may have, in consequence of the plainness of my garb, failed to appreciate my humble efforts, but the Lord did not; for he abundantly blessed my efforts. Our meeting continued till Thursday night of the third week, when we had to close to answer a call from home. There were near thirty additions. Next morning Bro. Scott said, "The brethren are not going to be satisfied for you to leave without a promise from you that you will return." I said, "Bro Scott, I don't see how I can well make such a promise. It is fifty miles, no public conveyance, and I have nothing to ride." He replied, "I have as fine a saddle horse as there is in Jasper county, that I don't need. Just say that you will give us a part of your time and the horse is yours." That left me without excuse. I went home dressed somewhat like a preacher, and the owner of a fine saddle horse.
I labored most of the time in Jasper and Newton counties, and eastern Kansas for three years and a half. I had, however, to soon give up my saddle horse to meet demands at home, and during that three and a half years I walked, in hot weather, as far as seventy-five miles to get to my appointments. That three years and a half's labor was done at a sacrifice of over three hundred dollars. Between twelve and fifteen years of our life was spent as an isolated worker, chiefly in the destitute parts, covering a territory of about 400 by 150 miles. Yet, by hirelings, who know nothing of sacrifice, toils, privations, cares, persecutions, tears and anxieties, I am called anti-missionary!!
I fear I have consumed more time than I know to the O. R. readers, so with this we close this series.
